Tuesday, August 2, 2011

In parliament today- Mirage 2000

Posted by – Neelam Mathews

Aug 2, 2011

The proposal for upgrade of the Mirage 2000 aircraft fleet of the Indian Air Force has been approved by the government. The proposal envisages upgrade of the first two aircraft in France by Thales and Dassault Aviation, France and subsequent upgrade of the balance aircraft in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Bangalore. The upgrade will enhance the avionics as well as the weapons delivery capability of the aircraft.

The estimated expenditure of the upgrade program is Rs.10,947 Crores including both the French and the HAL portions.

The upgrade is expected to be completed within a period of ten years from the date of signing of the contract.

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Am presently contributing editor to numerous international publications on business aviation, defense and commercial aviation. Also write on construction for ENR, a Mc Graw Hill publication. Travel has been a passion that I will carry with me till the end. Write for lifestyle publications and travel on a regular basis. Organise webinars and round tables on subjects I understand!Contributed to Aviation Week for 12 years writing on aviation, space, defense, overhaul and maintenance and business aviation. Was Editorial Director to 3 MRO Asia events in Singapore and Hong Kong.